Leavenworth county officers earn honors for police work

Undersheriff Zoellner named police officer of the year

Major Dave Zoellner, Leavenworth County undersheriff, has been named police officer of the year.

In a ceremony last month, Zoellner, along with many other law enforcement officers in the county, were recognized for their work during the 15th annual Peace Officers and Police Awards and Memorial Day. The recognition was sponsored by the Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie No. 55 and the George Edward White VFW Post No. 56, both in Leavenworth.

These men were named officers of the year for their departments: Sgt. Larry R. Phillips, Veterans Administration Police Department; Staff Sgt. James B. Stanley, Fort Leavenworth Military Police Department; and Sgt. William Slusher, Leavenworth Police Department.